Join us at this week's meeting of the University of Hartford Philosophy Club in Auerbach 320 or online this Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. as Karen Breda talks to us about the topic of the Brazilian Supreme Court and the trial of former President, Jair Bolsonaro.
Overview:
We will examine the role of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) in upholding democratic order during a moment of institutional crisis. Focusing on the recent trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, we will discuss how the Court exercised its constitutional authority to hold high-ranking officials accountable for actions threatening democratic rule. The Brazilian Supreme Court’s firm response to Bolsonaro’s alleged coup attempt underscores its role as a legal guardian of democratic institutions. Despite political polarization, the Court demonstrated its capacity to reinforce the rule of law and defend Brazil’s democratic resilience.
Karen Breda holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut and nursing degrees from Boston University. Her research focuses on the political economy of health, equity-deserving groups, and participatory action research in the U.S. and Brazil. She teaches courses on theory, research methods, globalization, and health and social issues for nursing and other healthcare professionals. For more information, contact her at breda@hartford.edu.
Questions? Contact Brian Skelly at bskelly@hartford.edu or 413.273.2273.
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